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Posted at 8:55 AM on Thursday 06/11/09 by
Ben
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Newegg has the refurbished Whistler PI-400W 400 Watt Power Inverter for $20 with free shipping. Features converts 12V DC to 110V AC, 500-watts continuous, cooling fan and overload protection.
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    chilehead - Posted 9:35 am PDT 06/11/09 (147 Posts)  Report Spam

    Always a good thing when you can get 500W from a 400W converter... must have been an upgrade during the refurb.

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    ironbadge - Posted 10:45 am PDT 06/11/09 (2555 Posts)  Report Spam

    How bad this thing would cause to your car/car battery? I think having one in the car would be handy?
    I was once in a desperate situation when a tire was flat and the spared was flat too (yes, stupid, I know). There was a black gentleman offering help using a converter and an electronic pump. Still remember his name, Lenny. He said I was lucky because he's never filled his tank in that station where there was no air pump/compressor.
    I am looking for a set like his, and hopefully could help somebody one day just like him, a good Samatarian!
    Boring story, eh? But you taught me a lesson, Lenny. Thanks a lot!

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    sguy2130 - Posted 11:22 am PDT 06/11/09 (1031 Posts)  Report Spam

    Whistler should stick to making shanty radar detectors

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    ibm650 - Posted 11:39 am PDT 06/11/09 (477 Posts)  Report Spam

    I would be wary of refurbed converters.

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    TTM77 - Posted 11:43 am PDT 06/11/09 (987 Posts)  Report Spam

    Cheer for Lenny.

    I have a powerpack with pump/light/jumpstart/ac convert. Smile Ever since I bought it I don't need it. ha So far I only used it to help others. LOL Help jump start a cop's motorcycle too. haha

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    Goatcrapp - Posted 12:03 pm PDT 06/11/09 (174 Posts)  Report Spam

    inverters are nice to have if you have the need.. but you don't need one for an air pump.. they make the style that clamps right to your battery or can be used through the cigarette lighter..

    that would probably be easier than whatever Lenny had. lol.

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    heddy_lamar - Posted 1:33 pm PDT 06/11/09 (665 Posts)  Report Spam

    I've got one (not a refurb!) and use it ocassionally to charge laptop and run a dvd player for a child. Comes in handy when you need it.

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    dstoggs - Posted 2:35 am PDT 06/12/09 (50 Posts)  Report Spam

    I leave mine on all the time... and haven't killed the battery yet...

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    rebate_king - Posted 3:40 am PDT 06/12/09 (336 Posts)  Report Spam

    if your car does not hace a 110v outlet these are a must. even if it's 400 watts you can run lots of items. for the $ it's cheaper then buying several 12vdc converters for your electronics to use in the car. plus i ue mine with a power strip to plug in several items at once.

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    RKLE - Posted 4:36 am PDT 06/12/09 (8910 Posts)  Report Spam

    radar detector maker

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